SCOOPING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

scooping

verb

present participle of scoop

as in spooning

to lift out with something that holds liquid scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of scooping Next, DeVito made a bad decision over the middle on a prolonged play that ended with a scooping grab by backup safety John Saunders Jr. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 The East Palo Alto Police Department posted a separate video from the rescue that shows the dog swimming furiously with seagulls circling overhead and firefighters scooping him out of the murky water and swaddling him in towels. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Activities like scooping, pouring, and experimenting with water encourage early math and science learning in a fun, hands-on way. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 18 July 2026 Instead, the Sapps envisioned something a bit more whimsical by slicing—rather than scooping—five different flavors balanced atop a cone. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 17 July 2026 There’s Swain in a Texas Longhorns jersey, bumping defenders off-balance with his hip and scooping the ball out of the reach of outstretched hands. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them. — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 But stats back up the anecdotal evidence about a heatwave bump in cinemas admission — and with one major movie scooping the rewards. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 June 2026 How Greens Gummies Became the Powder Alternative Greens powders built the category, but daily scooping, mixing and choking down grassy drinks turned off plenty of would-be users. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping

Verb

Carefully turn and cook, spooning butter over, until second side is golden brown and fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

— Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
The fun part of this recipe is poking holes in the cake and then spooning in the blueberry and strawberry fillings alternately to create the red, white, and blue effect.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of spooning

Verb

Both Frank's and Lurk Cards are taking steps to protect their stores, including emptying all display cases at the end of the day.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 30 July 2026
In December, it was announced that the Aqueduct would close on June 28th, bringing its hundred-and-thirty-two-year history of hosting live horse races and emptying wallets to an end.

— Rebecca Egan McCarthy, New Yorker, 21 July 2026

Definition of emptying

Verb

The album’s mood is evocative of a hot summer’s day; the combination of live-wire drum breaks and breezy keys suggests the feeling of dipping your toes in the ocean when the temperature outside is pushing 90.

— Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
Another red flag is regularly dipping into your savings to cover everyday bills, Hess adds.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026